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Island Treasures

Alison van Schie

Island Treasures began as a platform for caregivers with its guests sharing their stories to encourage, provide insights, and resources to support those in the midst of caregiving. With over 100 heartfelt episodes, it reminded caregivers they were not alone, as it uplifted voices of wisdom, empowerment, and compassion. In October 2025 Island Treasures enters a new chapter.This relaunched season explores life after caregiving—the transitions, transformations, and moments that follow with former

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Tapping Into Communication and Positive Activity

Island Treasures ·

2024/05/03

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00:56:08

Sharon's Son's Journey: Caregiver to Advocate

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2024/04/05

Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease.George and his family started TogetherForSharon® to honour his mother by keeping her memory alive; and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Today TogetherForSharon® reaches thousands of individuals across the country for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness. George

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00:06:51

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Getting Curious with...

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2024/03/08

Following the full podcast episode featuring Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, this mini episode captures the content of the GEMS® model which describes the stages of brain change for folks living with dementia. Each stage is represented by a gem to help us understand the progression of dementia and how these stages impact the changes in our loved one's abilities. All we need to do is to provide the setting so that our loved one can shine! For more information and resources, be sure to check

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00:56:17

Getting Curious with Teepa Snow

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2024/03/01

Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her experiences led her to the development of the GEMS® States of Brain Change and the Positive Approach® training strategies.Her company, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), provides online and in-person education and products to support those living with brain change. She also founded the Snow Approach Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Hillsborough,

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00:07:43

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Caregiving Unveiled...

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2024/02/09

This mini episode visits a few excerpts from the full episode entitled "Caregiving Unveiled True Purpose for an Encore Career" featuring Bill Cohen of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLCThroughout his caregiving for his mother who had Alzheimer's disease, Bill found many helpful resources through the Alzheimer's Association. This included a support group which he attended. His mother has now passed, and Bill facilitates support groups and hosts Memory Cafes. He shares about

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00:56:47

Caregiving Unveiled True Purpose for an Encore Career

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2024/02/02

Bill Cohen recently received the “Male Caregiving Voice of the Year” award and when you listen to his caregiving story in this episode and how caregiving unveiled a new purpose which is now providing him with an encore career you may understand why he was selected. Bill was his mother’s caregiver after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 and took away her home. First, he stepped in as her long-distance caregiver and then when she was able to move to be closer to Bill in the Pacific Northwest he

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00:07:00

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Expressions Of Love...

Island Treasures ·

2024/01/12

This mini episode highlights two excerpts from the full episode "Expressions Of Love Through Caregiving" with my guest, Grace Block. The excerpts are about the medication battle with Grace sharing her solution to take administration of medication from a war to a choice; and the second excerpt provides some insights for new caregivers so they don't lose sight of their own identity. Grace also shares the importance of seeing the funny side of things when possible.

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00:57:40

Expressions of Love Through Caregiving

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2024/01/05

Grace Block is a long-time friend of mine who is a caregiver. She has also been a care receiver. Her dad was diagnosed at the age of 50 with Parkinson’s Disease and Grace supported her mom who was his primary caregiver. Grace relocated to be closer to her parents, realizing they needed more support and after her father passed 30 years after his diagnosis, Grace was grateful to live close to her mom who continued to live in their home, independently. Then came the time her mom could no longer

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00:14:33

It's a Wrap! Review of 2023 Island Treasures Podcasts

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2023/12/22

2023 was indeed a remarkable year for the Island Treasures podcast. Throughout the year, Island Treasures was fortunate to have amazing guests who generously shared their wisdom on each episode, providing invaluable insights to help other caregivers. We progress through the year chronologically - starting with "Pharmacists: The Best Kept Secret" - Delon Canterbury. "A Flood Amidst Caregiving" - Roxane Anderson "Could It Be Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?" - Tracy Crump "Therapeutic

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00:08:57

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: How Boundaries...

Island Treasures ·

2023/12/08

This episode highlights clips from the full episode "How Boundaries Provided Freedom in Caregiving" with my guest, Valerie Wiens, telling why boundary-setting was so freeing for her. Valerie was a true 'sandwich generation' caregiver, looking after her parents and her own family that included kids at home one with Aspergers and one with ADHD. She also was working full time as a case manager in the health care system; and even though she was well-versed in navigating the system and helping

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00:44:06

How Boundaries Provided Freedom In Caregiving

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2023/12/01

Valerie Wiens, a nurse with a geriatric specialty and a 'sandwich generation' caregiver joins me in this episode. Valerie is a colleague of mine and when I heard her caregiving story, I invited her to be a guest on the podcast. When caregiving, she found herself being pulled in all directions and through the observation of her husband, she learned the importance of boundary setting. By creating boundaries she not only could manage her roles better, but they provided a sense of freedom and gave

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00:08:09

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: The Musician's Daughter

Island Treasures ·

2023/11/10

From Season 2, Episode 2, this episode revisits the conversation with Betsy Haddad, the adult child and supportive caregiver of her father, Edward with whom she shared a special bond through music. The take-aways from the full episode "The Musician's Daughter" are many. Betsy shares about the programs her dad participated in prior to Covid 19; including Arts the Spark and the Brain Flex Wellness Program. Betsy shares how important it is to plan for future care needs and we touch on a very

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00:49:26

Island Treasures Visits a Caregiving Treasure in Ireland

Island Treasures ·

2023/11/03

In this episode you will hear how all about Breeda Miller's play, "Mrs. Kelly's Journey Home" and how Breeda was able to take the play to Ireland. Breeda had been a guest on the Island Treasures podcast in Season 3, on Episode 20; where she talked about her play and the tour that was planned for the Fall of 2023 in Ireland. This episode talks about the fruition of the tour and what it was like to perform the play in Ireland! This episode consists of two parts, just like Breeda's play. The

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Island Treasures Mini Podcast: New Caregiver Radio...

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2023/10/13

In the full podcast episode featuring Katrina Prescott, Katrina spoke about the many projects she has been involved with and this mini episode introduces one more project planned to enhance the experience for caregivers. It is the introduction of a radio program designed to provide caregiving tips, information, support, and to offer a forum for caregivers' questions. In her own caregiving experience Katrina was desperate for respite and now has a passion to help others advocate to obtain

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A Caregiver's Transferable Skills

Island Treasures ·

2023/10/06

This episode’s guest is Katrina Prescott. Katrina is both a caregiver and a producer. As a caregiver she has been able to utilize her producer-skills to be a strong advocate for her mom who had dementia. Her mom passed away in 2022, but Katrina continues to be a caregiver and advocate for other caregivers, sharing her knowledge and insights through many projects. Katrina was introduced to caregiving at a young age, and supported her mom who was the primary caregiver for her grandma, and

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00:07:52

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: You Just Have to Love...

Island Treasures ·

2023/09/08

This mini episode contains excerpts from the full episode and addresses what happens when friends and family drop away and the social invitations to caregivers cease. Heidi Rome helps us approach this situation and reminds us that there are folks who are open to learning how to support the caregiver and are willing to show up; making choices such as to love instead of fear. These folks ask Heidi's two helpful questions: "How Can I Be of Service?" and "What is Needed?" Heidi shares an optical

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01:00:29

You Just Have to Love Me: A Mother's Caregiving Journey

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2023/09/01

Heidi Rome, is a speaker, advocate, mentor, perspective re-framer, and mother of two sons, one with severe autism. Author of You Just Have to Love Me, she understands how to overcome overwhelm, as every step of her journey requires changing the narrative. As founder of Moms Spectrum Oasis, Heidi builds awareness and the humanhood issues around what true inclusion and loving kindness actually mean. In this episode, Heidi touches on the realities of being in a life-long caregiving situation for

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00:08:07

Island Treasures Mini Podcast - Toxicity and...

Island Treasures ·

2023/08/11

This mini episode features excerpts from the full podcast episode entitled “A Caregiver’s Journey Into Brain Inflammation: A Wake Up Call for Us All”, featuring Sandra Strauss, the author of “A Toxic Brain: Revelations from a Health Journey”. As a caregiver trying for years to get to the bottom of her late husband’s mysterious illness, Sandra heard a podcast featuring Dr. Bredesen in which she learned about a toxic type of Alzheimer’s and when she heard the characteristics, she realized her

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00:58:34

A Caregiver’s Journey into Brain Inflammation: A Wake...

Island Treasures ·

2023/08/04

Sandra Strauss provides a message of hope in these inflammatory times! She shares what she learned during her long and at times agonizing journey as a caregiver for her late husband both in her book and now in this episode. Sandra Strauss is an author, speaker and wellness champion who is passionate about inspiring dynamic destinies of health and wellbeing. Over decades, she has tracked a wide range of issues promoting countless ways for optimizing health in a world out of balance. As a

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Island Treasures Mini Podcast: A Hymn for Her: A...

Island Treasures ·

2023/07/14

When I heard Kathy Neuhauser's story of how important it was for her, as a daughter, over 1000 kilometers away from her mother, to find a way to make a meaningful connection with her mom, I wanted to share what she decided she could do. This unique solution, not only blessed Kathy's mother, but also Kathy! She described their relationship as not 'touchy-feely' and that added to her challenge; yet she discovered a way to make that connection, first, when she was visiting her mom in the

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